K022538 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IMMUNODIP URINARY ALBUMIN SCREEN ASSAY, CATALOGUE NUMBER 790-25. Classified as Indicator Method, Protein Or Albumin (urinary, Non-quant.) (product code JIR), Class I - General Controls.
Submitted by Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. (Usa) (Laguna Hills, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 23, 2002 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1645 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.